BY: Walker
Published 4 years ago
Boxing icon ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler has died aged 66. His wife, Kay, confirmed the sad news on social media late on Saturday (March 13.)
I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away…
Posted by Marvelous Marvin Hagler FAN CLUB on Saturday, March 13, 2021
His 12 title defences rate as the third-longest ever championship reign, while his six years and seven months with the built is the second-longest tenure for a middleweight.
An official cause of death has not been announced yet. He passed away in New Hampshire.
Tributes have started to pour in on social media.
"Sport has the power to change the world."
Rest in Peace Marvelous Marvin Hagler ? pic.twitter.com/NKGpRo4GWo
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) March 13, 2021
RIP Marvin Hagler ?
One of the greatest to ever get in a ring ? pic.twitter.com/FS3979FAww
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) March 13, 2021
MARVIN HAGLER: 1954-2021 ?
Reports are emerging that boxing legend Marvin Hagler has passed away at 66-years-old.
Hagler reigned as undisputed champion from 1980-1987 and is widely considered to be one of the greatest Middleweight champions of all-time.
RIP Champ. ?#Boxing pic.twitter.com/mMZWsX0ziE
— Boxing Social (@boxing_social) March 13, 2021
Rest in peace Marvin Hagler. One of the greatest boxers I've ever had the pleasure to see. Tough, smart and skilled. pic.twitter.com/VCwqeA7sdE
— SMESH (@SmeshJitsuOnly) March 13, 2021
If reports are true we are lost for words to hear the of the loss of our all time favorite boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler – for us the greatest Middleweight who ever lived #RIPMarvelousMarvinHagler pic.twitter.com/lBwqc5Znxz
— Kalle & Nisse Sauerland (@SauerlandBros) March 13, 2021
A sad moment for our sport losing an iconic figure ??
Thoughts with Marvin Hagler’s loved ones right now ? pic.twitter.com/PdujtxUPBD
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) March 13, 2021
Rest In Peace Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
Boxing lost an all time great today ? pic.twitter.com/ynPgvDopne
— Frank Warren (@FrankWarren) March 13, 2021
Dammit, we lost Marvelous Marvin Hagler.
I remember in 10th grade watching this battle with Tommy Hearns. Three of the most exciting rounds in boxing history.
Only 66. Too young. RIP, champ.
pic.twitter.com/f9SizDOQ6N— Larry Salomon (@TheRealLGuapo) March 13, 2021
Sending condolences to The Hagler family. Rest In Peace King.
